Welcome to Artsy Corner link party! I hope you had a great week and are ready to link up what you've been working on! I'm always blown away by the projects and recipes shared and am looking forward to seeing all your new posts this week!

Thanks to all those who linked up last party. There were so many fun posts to look through!!

You are all awesome and so inspiring. I'm excited to see what you have to share this week!!

I can't believe it's already time to get the kids back in school! There's always a little excitement when it comes time to start a new school year, but for the most part, we are all a little sad to say goodbye to summer. This Back to School Bingo should help the kids get ready for the new school year and could be a fun way to break the ice with a new class on their first day back!

I've gotten a lot of requests to make more than 8 Bingo cards for larger groups that will be playing Bingo. To help solve this problem without having to create a whole bunch of card designs, I've put together a version that will make it easy for everyone to customize their own Bingo card.

Print out the Blank Back to School Bingo Set, which comes with a blank card (with the "free" space already added), all 24 Bingo pieces, and the calling cards. Print out the cards on cardstock, and the Bingo pieces on cardstock or regular copy paper.

Cut the Bingo pieces by following the lines. Glue the pieces wherever you want on the card with glue stick or Elmer's glue until all the spaces (except the "free" space) are covered. This would be a fun activity for older kids to do all on their own. Younger children will need some assistance with the cutting, but my daughter had no problem gluing all the pieces down herself.

1. Pick some kind of object to mark your squares: buttons, candy, beans, M&Ms, wrapped candy, cereal, or any other small items work great!
2. Give each player a Bingo card and markers (or put your own together with the DIY set). Have each player put a marker over the free space.
3. The caller will draw a calling piece and announce the item on the card. Each player will cover that item on their card with a marker. Once a player has 5 squares covered in a row (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally), they call out "BINGO!" and win the game!

Some things you should know before downloading:
*Artsy-Fartsy Mama printables are for PERSONAL USE ONLY.
*You may NOT modify, re-sell, redistribute, or claim the design as your own.
*Please do not remove the credits/watermarks.
*If you post this on the internet, credit must be given to Artsy-Fartsy Mama & linked back to my blog.

Download Instructions:

On the top left under "File", click the "Download" option. A pop-up window should appear. Make sure the "Save File" option is selected, then click OK to download.

To lengthen the life of the prints, I would recommend printing the Bingo cards and calling pieces on cardstock and then laminating. All files are 8.5x11 inches and put together in a single PDF format.

Have fun!! Would love to hear from you if you play using my printable!

My daughter's Barbie doll collection has slowly been growing, and some of them come with little to no clothes... Being the little fashionista that she is, my daughter requested that her dolls should have a little more variety in their clothing choices. I have never sewn Barbie doll clothes before, and honestly, I've been a little scared to try. I've been kind of putting it off for a while, but then I received a few fun colors of Oly*Fun fabric from Fairfield World and knew it would be a fun fabric to work with for Barbie and her friends to get some new skirts!

Cut the circles out right on the line or just inside. Once the circles are cut out, pin around the circles to prevent the skirt from shifting while you sew on the waistband.

Using some wide, white bias tape, I carefully wrapped it around the inner circle and pinned it in place. Make sure the pin has gone through both skirt layers and that the bias tape is sitting a little bit above the skirt. Once you've pinned the waistband completely, you can remove the pins holding the outer skirt together.

If you want to skip a step, you could easily use some wide fold over elastic in different colors for a different look!

Starting at the bias tape seam, sew along the bottom edge of the bias tape in a zig zag stitch. Go slowly and pull the pins out as you go. If you need to raise the foot to adjust, make sure the needle is down so you don't miss any spots or have the skirt shift!

My sewing isn't perfect, but here's how it should look when you're done. No one will be able to tell that it's not perfect when you're done, and hopefully your Barbies aren't going to complain! You can try the skirt on the Barbie to make sure it fits over the widest part of her hips. I've tried it on a bunch of different kinds of Barbies and it seemed to fit them all, so hopefully you won't have any problems.

Check along the edge to make sure you got everything sewn together. Flip the skirt over to check the other side.

Cut a piece of thin elastic about 3.5" long. Add a safety pin to each end. Thread one end through the opening in the bias tape seam and pull it all the way through. The second safety pin will just help the other end of the elastic from getting pulled into the waistband.

Once you have both ends of the elastic through the waistband, overlap them and sew them together with your sewing machine or by hand. Once they are sewn together, tuck the elastic into the waistband, and try to fold the open edges of the bias tape in. Lay them flat and sew a zig zag stitch over the opening a few times to finish the waistband.

Now the skirt is all done! Our lovely model is sporting the Kiwi and Orchid skirt. The skirt is easy to flip around (I had a four year old test it out for me to make sure), and I love how it gives a whole new look!

Since the Oly*Fun fabric comes in so many different colors, you'll have so many options for different skirts! My daughter loves the new reversible skirts, and now all the Barbies are covered!! Each skirt took me about 20-25 minutes to make from start to finish.

Oly*Fun fabric from Fairfield World is a very versatile fabric with so many uses! You can sew or glue the fabric together, and it can also be used as decor or fashion! And since it's waterproof, you can even use it for outdoor projects and decor!! Get more project inspiration from the Fairfield World Blog, Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter. You can purchase Oly*Fun fabric in their shop.

I received Oly*Fun product from Fairfield World as part of this review. As always, all opinions are my own.

Welcome to Artsy Corner link party! I hope you had a great week and are ready to link up what you've been working on! I'm always blown away by the projects and recipes shared and am looking forward to seeing all your new posts this week!

Thanks to all those who linked up last party. There were so many fun posts to look through!!

You are all awesome and so inspiring. I'm excited to see what you have to share this week!!

Starbursts are one of our favorite treats at our house. So, when I heard about the new Starburst™ Strawberry Sorbet Bars, I couldn't get them home fast enough! They are a light treat that is refreshing whether you're enjoying them on vacation, at the pool, or like me - just trying to beat the heat at home.

Strawberry Starbursts are my absolute favorites, and these sorbet bars did not disappoint. Not only do the sorbet bars resemble the oh-so-popular strawberry chew, but the flavor is spot on! They are packed with flavor and are only 70 calories, so you don't have to feel guilty about taking a break and treating yourself!

When I find a new favorite thing, I love to share it! Since these Starburst Sorbet Bars are strawberry flavored, I decided to add a "You Are Berry Sweet" free printable tag for you to print off and attach to a bar (or the box) for you to share or give as a gift!

You can purchase the Starburst™ Brand Sorbet Bars in 2.6-ounce 4-Packs for $3.99 and 2.6-ounce singles for $1.49 each. Multi-packs are available in the refrigerated ice cream case at Wal-Mart and select grocery stores nationwide. Follow Starburst on Twitter and Facebook for sweet updates!!

And because you are all so "berry" sweet, I want to give TWO of you a coupon for either a single bar or a 4 pack of Starburst™ Brand Sorbet Bars. Enter using the Rafflcopter form below. Good luck!!

Welcome to Artsy Corner link party! I hope you had a great week and are ready to link up what you've been working on! I'm always blown away by the projects and recipes shared every week and am looking forward to seeing all your new posts this week!

Thanks to all those who linked up last party. There were so many fun posts to look through!!

You are all awesome and so inspiring. I'm excited to see what you have to share this week!!

Painting with kids can be a lot of fun, and making the paints yourself can save money and help you avoid some of those mystery ingredients. Plus, the kids will love getting to help! You can also teach young children about color mixing, a little science, and it makes a great sensory activity! Today I'm sharing 14 amazing homemade paint recipes for kids of all ages that will keep them busy.

Making cookies from a cake mix is one of my favorite things to do because it's such a quick and easy way to make a treat in almost no time at all! With only 4 ingredients, these cookies are the easiest peanut butter cookies I have ever made! They are even easy enough for the kids to help with!!

HUGE thanks to Modern Masters for sponsoring this post. All opinions are 100% my own.

Painting doors can be pretty scary and overwhelming for those of us who have never done it before or are just beginners in the whole DIY/home improvement world. I've been excited to learn all kinds of new tricks and skills now that we own a home of our own, and getting our doors painted - our sad, sad garage door especially - has been at the top of the to-do list. I just had no idea where to start.

Earlier this year, I learned more about Modern Masters and how easy it is to use. I knew right away that their door paints would be the perfect solution to our garage door problem. I'm so excited to show you how easy it really is to paint a garage door - and how you can get it done in just a day!!

The picture really says it all, but garage door used to be such a huge eyesore and, honestly, kind of embarrassing. It was incredibly faded, and it just looked sad. The paint on the trim was peeling off, and I had my doubts that the garage door could even be fixed with just paint.

To keep the same look to our garage, but just *better*, we went the color Ground from their Front Door Paint product line. Modern Masters Front Door Paint comes in 24 colors, all based off of an "Emotional Color Wheel", so there really is a shade for every personality! If you aren't sure what color will look good on your home, you can try out the free app (available on both iPhone and Android) to instantly see how Front Door Paint can transform your door!

To prep your garage door, you'll need a ladder, a drop cloth, a paint tray, a paint brush, and a foam roller. The night before, we sprayed the door down and got it as clean as possible. We started earlier in the morning when the sun wasn't directly hitting the door.

It helps to have more than one person painting in the beginning - one with the paint brush to get in all the cracks and edges, and the other with the roller to paint the larger areas. The drop cloth will help prevent the paint from dripping onto your driveway, and it helps a TON if your ladder has an area to hold your paint tray while you work at the top of the door.

We painted the door from right to left, top to bottom. Once the door is painted, it helps to open the garage about halfway and then do any touch ups on areas you may have missed in the creases. It took about 2 hours to get the first coat on the door. We took a lunch break, and the paint was dry enough by the time we got back to get the second coat on.

The Front Door Paint should cover in two coats, and dries to a beautiful satin finish that will NEVER fade. I can't believe the difference the paint made to our garage door and our home. I also painted my front door, so come back soon to see how great it looks!

You can purchase Modern Masters Front Door Paint in selected Lowe’s and Ace Hardware stores. It's also sold on Amazon.com and on the Modern Masters Website. They've been adding retailers to their Pinterest Map, so follow them to see if there will be a location selling the paint near you!

Welcome to Artsy Corner link party! I hope you had a great week and are ready to link up what you've been working on! I'm always blown away by the projects and recipes shared every week and am looking forward to seeing all your new posts this week!

Thanks to all those who linked up last party. There were so many fun posts to look through!!

You are all awesome and so inspiring. I'm excited to see what you have to share this week!!

Birthdays are such a fun holiday, even when it's not your own special day. I love giving creative gifts to friends and family on their birthdays. Once in a while, you meet a new friend or neighbor, or just forget that it's someone's birthday and you need to throw something together last minute without it looking like a last minute gift (we all know the kind).

The gift pictured above was around $5. Yours could cost more or less depending on where you shop. If you have no idea what to buy, just stick with the orange theme, and you'll easily come up with a special gift that your birthday friend or loved one will adore!

Things like candy, gum, mints, pens, and other orange foods will be the cheapest items, where other items like nail polish or accessories and the tumbler can cost you a little more. A gift bag would be even less expensive for packaging, and would look really cute, too!!

Once you have your gift together, simply download the "Orange You Glad" printable tags below (available in pink or blue), cut, and attach to your gift by punching a hole at the top or sticking it on with tape.

Are you ready for some inspiration? Join in on the BLOG HOP! Over 100 talented bloggers have joined with Kristen Duke for her Birthday Celebration Week to share 101+ inexpensive birthday gift ideas with coordinating free printables!! Kristen will sharing birthday tips and giveaways all week on her blog, so be sure to check out her party!!

Click on each of links below each collage to see the gift idea and printable closer, along with instructions on how to make them! I like to open a bunch of new tabs, and Pin my favorites for later. Don't forget to follow the Birthday Gift Ideas Pinterest Board as well, to save future great ideas.

**Just FYI, Blog Hops often have glitches the first day. If the link has an ERROR, simply click on the HOME button for each site, or Google the blog name next to the link, and you should see their gift post there. Links will be updated as soon as possible**

Welcome to Artsy Corner link party! I hope you had a great week and are ready to link up what you've been working on! I'm always blown away by the projects and recipes shared every week and am looking forward to seeing all your new posts this week!

Thanks to all those who linked up last party. There were so many fun posts to look through!!

You are all awesome and so inspiring. I'm excited to see what you have to share this week!!

Asian-style meals are one of our favorites, but we don't get to go out and eat it very often. Even though that's very sad, I've been able to hold us over between date nights by making easier and less-expensive Asian-style meals at home. It might be a bit more work than ordering take-out, but it's definitely worth it!

This slow cooker teriyaki chicken couldn't be simpler to throw together. Just toss it in the slow cooker in the morning, and you've got minimal work at dinnertime! My family loved it. Even my picky four year old approved!!

In a bowl, mix together chicken broth,teriyaki sauce, brown sugar, and garlic powder until combined.

Pour teriyaki mixture over the chicken.

Cook on Low 6-8 hours, or on High for 3-4 hours.

When chicken is cooked through, cut into pieces or shred. Add corn starch to teriyaki sauce and mix in slow cooker to thicken sauce. Serve chicken and sauce over rice.

Tips:
*If teriyaki sauce does not completely cover chicken in slow cooker, turn chicken halfway through cook time or cut into pieces so the chicken will not dry out and will absorb more of the flavor.
*Chicken can be placed in slow cooker thawed OR frozen. Cook time should be about the same.
*For even more flavor, marinate chicken in teriyaki sauce in a Ziploc bag for a few hours or overnight.

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